Mediterranean Lemon Chicken
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken showcases bright citrus and aromatic garlic with a herbal lift from oregano, roasting into juicy, golden pieces with savory pan juices. The tangy, garlicky basting sauce infuses the meat while it cooks, creating a lively, sun-kissed flavor. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering alongside roasted potatoes or a crisp salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, grate the peel from 1/2 the lemon, squeeze out the juice (about 1/4 cup), and add it to the peel along with the oregano, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
- 3
Remove the skin from the chicken pieces and discard it. Coat the chicken pieces with the lemon mixture and arrange them, bone-side up, in the baking dish. Cover the dish and bake for 20 minutes. Turn the chicken and baste it.
- 4
Reduce the heat to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and bake uncovered, basting every 10 minutes, for about 30 more minutes. Serve the chicken with the pan juices.
- Calories 352.75 kcal Moderate
- Protein 61.26 g Good Source
- Carbs 2.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.27 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.83 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 198.55 mg High
- Sodium 125.74 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.92 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.65 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 29.85 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source
- Potassium 942.11 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 25.21 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄